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Read Why A Second Residency? to understand this innovative phenomenon of my creation. Past residencies include: Madrid, Spain  Melbourne, Australia Bangkok, Thailand Lisbon, Portugal I’ve come a long way from living in Mongolia (see Aug 1, 2014: The Mistake of Mongolia). I’ve come a long way from the asinine idea of...

Let’s settle the debate once and for all… The question that seems to divide passengers so dramatically and has even been known to lead to physical violence… is it ever acceptable to recline your seat when flying in Economy? This is a debate that occurs time and time again, and...

In August 2024, Marriott announced a licensing agreement with Sonder, which primarily offers apartment-style accommodations in urban markets. These properties were being marketed under a new collection called Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, and this included around 9,000 rooms being added to Marriott’s portfolio.

Marriott has finally confirmed its long-unwritten rule: members who fall short of requalifying for elite status won’t lose it all. Instead, they’ll be dropped just one level — formalizing a “soft landing” policy the chain has quietly practiced for decades. Continue reading Lose Your Marriott Elite Status? Hotel Chain Now Promises...

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The FAA just banned private flights at 12 major airports, but it’s a move that came too late — and focused on the wrong places. Most general aviation traffic never touches these hubs, meaning the new restrictions will do little to ease controller shortages or flight delays. Continue reading The FAA’s...

Marriott Bonvoy has just revealed its status soft landing policy for the next membership year, and it’s good news (well, at least for those who don’t requalify for their current status tier). Thanks to LoyaltyLobby for flagging this.

Marriott Bonvoy has just revealed its status soft landing policy for the next membership year, and it’s good news (well, at least for those who don’t requalify for their current status tier). Thanks to LoyaltyLobby for flagging this.

Flight tracking experts have warned that Delta Air Lines could be ‘inches away’ from a full-blown operational meltdown that could leave tens of thousands of passengers stranded, as Air Traffic Control staffing shortages are compounded by the first winter weather of the season to bring freezing cold conditions to its...

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Strategically buying points can be a good value, especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched a new sale on purchased points. Different members may be targeted for different offers, though it appears that the standard offer is in line with the best ones that we see...

Marriott International has terminated its partnership with Sonder, removing the company's 9,000+ rooms from its booking channels. The post Marriott and Sonder End Partnership appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

Many credit cards offer impressive category bonuses. For example, the Chase Freedom Flex offers 5X points in rotating categories each quarter, in addition to 3X points at restaurants and drugstores. The American Express Gold card offers 4X at restaurants (up to $50K per year) and 4x at US supermarkets (up...

The Chase Ink Business Unlimited card has one of the highest signup bonuses ever for a card that comes with no annual fee. You can easily get hundreds ...

You’re not alone if you have holiday travel plans — especially for Thanksgiving — and the government shutdown worries you. (Yes, there are more pressing issues at stake than people taking trips during the holidays. But this blog dealsw ith travel topics and loyalty programs. If you’re here to argue...

While I was seated aboard an airplane for a flight during the boarding process on Thursday, November 9, 2023, a passenger attempted to trade his middle seat with a woman who was sitting in an aisle seat because of frequent lavatory use as the reason. As he arrived at the row...

As much as we humans are all part of a “global community,” more than ever, there are still many differences between us. Where you’re raised usually plays a big role…

During my review trip, I had a layover at Techo International Airport (KTI), which is the new international airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The airport only opened in September 2025, so it’s about two months old. This was a pretty interesting layover for a couple of reasons, which I’d like...

Since the 1930s, nearly every airplane has boarded passengers from the left side. The reason traces back to a small procedural habit that aviation inherited — and never escaped. Continue reading Why Planes Still Board From The Left — A 1930s Habit That Became An Immutable Rule...

The travel industry is all about customer service. As a business, you provide a service to your customers. That may be transportation on an airplane, train, bus or car. It…

In August 2024, Marriott announced a licensing agreement with Sonder, which primarily offers apartment-style accommodations in urban markets. These properties were being marketed under a new collection called Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, and this included around 9,000 rooms being added to Marriott’s portfolio.